Faith and Ministry Partnership
For over fifty years, the Baptist Health System was formally affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT).
In January of 2003 when ownership for our healthcare system was transferred to Vanguard Health Systems, we entered into a new relationship with the BGCT. Now, through the leadership of our BHS Faith and Community Ministry Division, we are working as partners in Christian ministry with the BGCT, providing pastoral care for patients, families and employees, and practical service in our community.
The Faith and Community Ministry division is also responsible for maintaining and building our relationship with the BGCT and other faith communities, and for leading our employees into community service. To view the BGCT website, go to www.bgct.org .
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Leadership
Baptist Health System
George Gaston
Vice President of Ministry
Lexington Building
(210) 297-1040 |
Baptist Health System
Mark E. Hart
Director of CPE
(210) 297-9750 |
Baptist Health System
Lee Ann Rathbun
Manager of CPE
(210) 297-9752 |
Baptist Medical Center
Steve M. Lyon
Director of Pastoral Care
(210) 297-8750
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Northeast Baptist Hospital
Michael Robison
Director of Pastoral Care
(210) 297-2750 |
North Central Baptist Hospital
Mark Spain
Director of Pastoral Care
(210) 297-4750 |
Southeast Baptist Hospital
Timothy Cranfill
Director of Pastoral Care
(210) 297-7375 |
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
David Kirk
Director of Pastoral Care
(210) 297-5750 |
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Pastoral Care Services
- Chaplains available as needed for in-patient and family ministry 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Consultation with the entire BHS medical team to provide holistic healthcare
- Devotional materials available for spiritual inspiration and comfort
- Bibles for reading during hospitalization in all patient rooms
- Worship Services - contact hospital chaplain (see above) for more information
- Recorded devotional line available for spiritual support: (210) 297-7729
- Clinical Pastoral Education Program
- Prayer Requests
Chaplains Can Help Patients and Families
- Before and after surgery or serious procedures
- Confronting new diagnosis or difficult illness
- Dealing with fear or uncertainty
- Concerned about the past or future, family or death
Scriptures to Encourage You
“The Lord watches over you . . . .the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” (From Psalm 121 NIV)
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1 NIV)
“ . . . .The Lord says . . .. Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you . . . For I am the Lord your God . . .. Do not be afraid, for I am with you . . .” (From Isaiah 43:1-5 NIV)
“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:21-23 NIV)
“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (The promise of Christ, Matthew 11:28 NIV)
“Cast all your care on him because he cares for you.” (I Peter 5:7 NIV)
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